United PV embraces crowdfunding following stock market crash
Crowdfunding is not new to the company, which last year raised some $1.6 million for a 1 MW solar plant in Shenzhen, marking the first crowdfunding effort for a PV project in China.
Solarcentury to build 16 MW UK solar farm on Broadlands Estate
British solar firm to begin construction of solar array in December, having secured planning permission last month.
Ingeteam expands O&M operations
The Spanish company has gained a foothold in the PV operation and maintenance market in Honduras and Uruguay while also winning new contracts in the U.K. and Panama, solidifying its position as a leading O&M player around the globe.
Tracker specialist Exosun establishes Brazilian subsidiary
The French-headquartered tracker developer announces launch of Exosun Brazil, a JV between Exosun SAS and Ecoluz Part. SA; company will focus on the growing opportunities in Brazilian market.
Brazil raises the price cap for its November solar auction
The price cap of 381 Reals is higher than that in August’s solar auction. More than 20 GW of solar projects have pre-registered for bidding.
Brazil lifts the price cap for its November solar auction
The price cap of 381 Reales is higher than that in August’s solar auction. More than 20 GW of projects have pre-registered for bidding.
China aims for 150 GW of solar PV by 2020
The nation has again raised its targets for PV deployment, with a goal to install 20 GW annually from 2016 through 2020.
Hawaii shuts down net metering to new customers
While immediately closing net metering, Hawaiian regulators also published new rules for self-consumption and an order for HECO to create time-of-use rates.
19% of Chile's electricity to be solar in 2050
Chile’s government roadmap calls for 41% of the nation’s electric demand to be covered with solar and wind, with nuclear phased out.
Trade case: Taiwan investigates 7 solar manufacturers
Taiwans Ministry of Economic Affairs is reportedly investigating seven local solar manufacturers who have been labeling products made in China as coming from Taiwan, before shipping them to Europe. The companies were fined in July; shortly afterwards Taiwan issued a new export policy.
